Manager, Integrated Business Planning

Thornton Tomasetti; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free HIP PPO medical plan

Strong retirement plan with high-em pl

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Manager, Integrated Business Planning to lead the end-to-end IBP process across the business unit, partnering with senior leaders to translate demand, supply, and financial plans into executable actions.

The role requires deep experience in IBP/S&OP, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence across functions. Location is on-site in Lake Forest, with a focus on forecast accuracy and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Integrated Business Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial Operations, Strategy, or related business disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience supporting executive-level decision making and strategic planning processes.
• Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning process across the business unit.
• Establish governance structures, planning calendars, performance metrics, and executive review processes.
• Ensure alignment between strategic objectives, annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-range business plans.
• Drive proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of business risks and opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional alignment and support senior leadership in decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, Economics, or related field

MBA or related discipline (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Manager, Integrated Business Planning

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

You’ll also have access to:

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) serves as a key business partner to the Divisional Vice President and senior business leadership team, leading the end-to-end Integrated Business Planning process across the business unit. This role is responsible for driving strategic alignment between commercial demand, supply chain capabilities, operational execution, financial objectives, innovation/portfolio management and long-range business priorities. The position acts as the central coordinator for cross‑functional planning activities, ensuring data‑driven decision making, proactive risk mitigation, and effective governance that enables delivery of revenue, margin, customer service, and operational performance commitments. This leader will facilitate executive planning forums, influence senior stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement of planning processes to enhance organizational agility and business performance.

What You’ll Work On

• Enterprise Integrated Business Planning Leadership

  Lead and manage the monthly Integrated Business Planning process across the business unit.

  Establish and maintain governance structures, planning calendars, performance metrics, and executive review processes.

  Ensure alignment between strategic objectives, annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-range business plans.

  Drive proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of business risks and opportunities.

  Serve as the primary IBP advisor to the DVP and business leadership team.

• Cross‑Functional Business Alignment

  Partner closely with Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Human Resources, and Operational Excellence teams.

  Facilitate consensus among stakeholders regarding demand assumptions, supply constraints, inventory strategies, capacity planning, and financial commitments.

  Ensure key business decisions are evaluated through operational, financial, customer, and organizational impact lenses.

  Drive accountability for commitments and action plans established through the IBP process.

• Demand and Supply Integration

  Oversee consolidation and analysis of demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory positions, capacity utilization, and business performance indicators.

  Lead scenario planning activities to evaluate alternative business outcomes and support executive decision making.

  Monitor forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness, identifying improvement opportunities.

  Collaborate with supply chain leadership to optimize inventory, customer service, and operational efficiency.

• Strategic Planning and Executive Decision Support

  Develop executive‑level analyses, recommendations, and presentations for leadership reviews.

  Translate complex business data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

  Support business unit growth initiatives, product launches, capacity investments, and market expansion strategies.

  Lead business performance reviews and facilitate executive discussions on key business drivers.

• Continuous Improvement

  Drive maturity and advancement of Integrated Business Planning capabilities.

  Identify opportunities to improve planning systems, tools, reporting capabilities, and governance processes.

  Implement best practices that enhance forecast reliability, operational responsiveness, and organizational effectiveness.

  Champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Core Accountabilities

• Effectiveness and maturity of the business unit Integrated Business Planning process.
• Alignment of commercial, operational, and financial plans.
• Executive visibility to business risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Forecast accuracy and planning quality metrics.
• Inventory, service level, and operational planning performance.
• Cross‑functional stakeholder engagement and accountability.
• Continuous enhancement of planning tools, analytics, and governance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Integrated Business Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial Operations, Strategy, or related business disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience supporting executive‑level decision making and strategic planning processes.
• Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP, ERP platforms, or equivalent business planning systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related discipline.
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP, IBF, or similar).
• Experience within healthcare, medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or regulated industries.
• Experience leading IBP transformation, process improvement, or digital planning initiatives.
• Proven success partnering with senior executives and global stakeholders.

The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 – $258,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

• Supply Chain
• DIVISION: TOX ARDx Toxicology
• LOCATION: United States > Lake Forest : J55
• ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable
• SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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